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University of Pittsburgh study shows insight on aging of the brain
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A study at the University of Pittsburgh has been looking into how aging affects our brains and the possible related aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. The study has made an important first step in showing that although both Alzheimer’s and normal aging cause shrinkage of the part of our brain that relates to memory, there is a clear difference in shrinkage from normal aging as opposed to pronounced increased shrinkage of this area in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
This study is just another illustration of the important and ongoing research that is needed to find cures and treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
This study is published in an article, “Age, Alzheimer Disease, and Brain Structure” in the on-line publication, “Neurology”.
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